Mike Hayes
Wrestling Analyst
Mike Hayes has followed professional wrestling for over a decade, covering WWE, AEW and the indie scene with a focus on storytelling, character work and the business side of the squared circle.
Articles by Mike Hayes
WWE is betting you will pay for the privilege of spending more money
WWE's new 'Club WWE' Gold Membership is launching just days before WrestleMania …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
John Cena's farewell and the high cost of the new Club WWE era
WrestleMania 41 is just days away, and while John Cena prepares for …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
CJ Perry just confirmed Rusev is still the most athletic meathead in wrestling
CJ Perry recently shared a hilarious look at Rusev's home training, claiming …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ric Flair’s obsession with Roman Reigns proves he still can’t walk away
Ric Flair's recent praise for Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes reveals a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Kevin Knight won the TNT Title and he is already looking at Mike Bailey
Kevin Knight shocked Vancouver by winning the TNT Title at AEW Dynasty, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
MJF is playing with fire heading into AEW Dynamite Spring BreakThru
MJF narrowly escaped Kenny Omega at AEW Dynasty with his title intact, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Kidd Bandit is launching T4T Wrestling in LA, and the indie scene is watching
Kidd Bandit is launching T4T Wrestling in Los Angeles this July. It's …
1 month, 3 weeks agoBlake Monroe's late-night thirst trap is a wrestling merch masterclass
Blake Monroe knows the wrestling hustle. A 1 AM selfie turns into …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dana White and Trump are turning the South Lawn into the new UFC Apex
The UFC is building an Octagon on the White House South Lawn, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Oba Femi is walking into a trap at WrestleMania
Oba Femi is making big claims, but history shows that calling out …
1 month, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Wrestling: April 14
Looking back at the triumphs and failures of April 14, from the …
1 month, 3 weeks agoWWE Raw's tag division is bleeding momentum before WrestleMania
A sharp look at the lackluster booking of the Raw tag division …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jordynne Grace's return to the ring marks the end of her speculation
Jordynne Grace is back in the ring, effectively cooling rumors of an …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
WWE booking is entering the twilight zone with this latest Raw broadcast
WWE is already hyping matches for an event that doesn't exist, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Deadman in Mexico: Shawn Michaels reveals Undertaker's new AAA creative role
Shawn Michaels confirms The Undertaker is taking the creative lead at AAA …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tony Khan's Post-Dynasty Scrum: Fans Are Either Buying the Hype or Rolling Their Eyes
Tony Khan's latest media scrum had the wrestling world buzzing, as he …
1 month, 3 weeks agoTNA is finally finding its footing in the AMC era
As TNA’s audience on AMC continues to climb, this Thursday’s episode is …
1 month, 3 weeks agoRicky Starks in Las Vegas: Why the BRCW debut signals a massive shift
As BRCW and CCW prepare for their Las Vegas debuts this Wednesday, …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
AJ Styles is finally getting his flowers and we need to talk about the inductor
AJ Styles is heading to the Hall of Fame this Friday, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Liv Morgan is lighting fires and taking mugshots before WrestleMania 41
Liv Morgan is turning the heat up before WrestleMania 41, dropping a …
1 month, 3 weeks ago